Mike Dudman

Background

About Mike Dudman

Qualified in law, business (majoring in finance) and the arts (majoring in psychology). Mike's well-rounded education is complimented by a broad business background and extensive experience practicing in the legal costs sphere. Having advised on or drawn pleadings in relation to legal costs disputes since Mike is a costs law specialist accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria. Working with a diverse range of litigation, Mike has been involved in challenging or pursuing party/party costs claims arising from all major jurisdictions in NSW, Queensland, the ACT and federally, including- Federal and High Courts - Local, District and Supreme Courts, and Courts of Appeal - Compensation Court of NSW - Industrial Relations Commission of NSW - Land and Environment Court of NSW - Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW In matters ranging from relatively straightforward personal injury claims to highly complex commercial litigation and class actions, Mike specialises in maximising costs recovery for successful parties and minimising costs liability for unsuccessful parties, whether as a result of a party/party costs order or indemnity costs orders. With 14 years' previous experience in successful management of businesses in the hotel and yachting industries, Mike brings a uniquely pragmatic, client-centered and results-oriented approach to the legal costs arena.